Cybersecurity seems to be constantly in the news. From ransomware and information theft through to compliance requirements, business mandates for cybersecurity insurance and the Dark Web, news stories crop up on a daily basis affecting businesses and individuals alike. Also in the news recently has been much excitement about Generative AI, ChatGPT and Machine Learning. You can now write books and create videos in a fraction of the time, do your taxes and even have it drive your car for you. AI is creating revolutionary change at a head-spinning pace that will touch nearly every aspect of our lives. It has already triggered a tidal wave of technological innovation that holds the potential to disrupt industries and organizations while creating new unforeseen opportunities for everyone. So how can we benefit from the power of AI in the world of cybersecurity to better protect us from hackers and ransomware, help to protect our data including personal data, and help us become and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements for industries such as healthcare, financial services, critical infrastructure, smart cities? This book provides a pragmatic lens through which we can understand and evaluate AI's contribution to contemporary cybersecurity practices. We explore real-world applications and case studies that illuminate AI's role in strengthening cybersecurity. From anomaly detection in financial institutions, to real-time malware protection in enterprise environments, to National Security and Defense application. The real-world applications discussed in this book offer not just a testament to AI’s capabilities but also food for thought for businesses, organizations, agencies and nations looking to integrate AI into their day-to-day operations. The readers of Beyond Binary: AI and cybersecurity will: \t• Gain a beginner-friendly understanding of how AI can be used in Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) \t• Learn what AI is used for right now in various industries, how it is rapidly changing our world, and why it matters \t• Discover the ethical concerns we are facing when integrating AI into our services and day to day life \t• Explore how we need to navigate through the challenges AI poses \t• Learn what Future Opportunities AI has in cybersecurity \t• Understand the limitations, issues, and ethical concerns surrounding Generative AI. \t• Explore key concepts around the use of AI in Cybersecurity strategy planning for your business Join us as we journey through the concrete manifestations of AI's prowess in safeguarding our digital future.